birthmarks
Skin from birth
Birthmarks are distinctive marks on the skin present from birth or appearing shortly after.
They vary widely—some are flat discolorations, others raised; some fade with time, others persist for life.
Common types include port-wine stains and café-au-lait spots.
Folklore once attributed birthmarks to maternal experiences during pregnancy, and some cultures still attach superstitious significance to their shapes or locations.
Pigmented dermal lesion
- hemangiomaBenign tumor of vessels
- port-wine stainVascular malformation birthmark
- stork biteInfant's vascular birthmark
- strawberry markRed birthmark on skin
mole · lesion · congenital · vascular · dermatology · hyperpigmentation · lentigo · macula
Mark or location
- markVisible impression or sign
- patchMaterial covering damage
- blemishVisible flaw or mark
- discolorationAltered surface pigmentation
visible · prominent · faded · raised · flat · textured · irregular · shaped
Natural coloring compound
- pigmentationNatural tissue coloring
- melanocyteCell that produces melanin
- hyperpigmentationLocalized skin darkening condition
- depigmentationLoss of natural coloring
coloration · skin tone · freckling · macule · chromatic · melanosis · spot · patch
Flattering facial blemish
- distinctiveReadily identifiable, set apart
- uniqueOnly one exists
- identifyingDetermining what something is
- characteristicDistinguishing quality or trait
memorable · signature · personal · individuality · self-acceptance · body positivity · embracing · pride
Infant's vascular birthmark
- superstitionBaseless belief in omens
- omenProphetic indicator
- cravingPowerful urge to have
- legendUnverified traditional tale
myth · old wives tale · blessing · curse · destiny · fate · reincarnation · past life
nevus
Pigmented dermal lesion
- hemangiomaBenign tumor of vessels
- port-wine stainVascular malformation birthmark
- stork biteInfant's vascular birthmark
strawberry mark · mole · lesion · congenital · vascular · dermatology · hyperpigmentation · lentigo · macula · discoloration
spot
Mark or location
discoloration · visible · prominent · faded · raised · flat · textured · irregular · shaped · sized
melanin
Natural coloring compound
- pigmentationNatural tissue coloring
- melanocyteCell that produces melanin
- hyperpigmentationLocalized skin darkening condition
depigmentation · coloration · skin tone · freckling · macule · chromatic · melanosis · spot · patch · darkening
beauty mark
Flattering facial blemish
- distinctiveReadily identifiable, set apart
- uniqueOnly one exists
- identifyingDetermining what something is
characteristic · memorable · signature · personal · individuality · self-acceptance · body positivity · embracing · pride · storytelling
stork bite
Infant's vascular birthmark
- superstitionBaseless belief in omens
- omenProphetic indicator
- cravingPowerful urge to have
legend · myth · old wives tale · blessing · curse · destiny · fate · reincarnation · past life · spiritual
- skin patternsspots, stripes, freckles, moles, scales
- disfigurementsscars, scar, scarring, deformities, deformity
- Genetic Traitshair color, dark hair, skin color, dimples, blood type
- skin conditionseczema, psoriasis, hives, dermatitis, rash
- skin discolorationvitiligo, melasma, hyperpigmentation, albinism, depigmentation
- body lorepalm reading, palmistry, phrenology, physiognomy, face reading
birthmarksscars
Healed wound tissue
surgical scars · battle scars · tattoos · wounds · injuries
birthmarkstattoos
Permanent skin markings
scarification · brandings · body art · piercings · permanent makeup
birthmarkstemporary tattoos
Removable body art
body paint · makeup · face paint · henna · rashes
- red birthmark
- birthmark removalEliminating congenital skin discoloration